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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.70, 2,896.21 and 1,154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.70, 2,896.21 and 1,154.55 is: 1,593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.70 : 2,896.21 = 1,154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.70/2,896.21 = 1,154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.70x = 2,896.21 × 1,154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.70x = 3,343,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,834.81/2,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.29

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